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10/02/2025

Can making a charitable donation actually help stave off depression? A new study from China thinks it might help.

Prosocial interventions grounded in social interactions have shown limited effectiveness in alleviating depressive symptoms, possibly because of the discomfort ...

09/30/2025

The numbers are in! More college students are pursuing graduate work in psychology than ever before. Think you might want to join our field? We're excited for a future with greater access to mental health services for all.

Master’s degrees in health service psychology outpace other subfields.

09/24/2025

We all know money can't buy happiness... but some research in the field shows that certain kinds of spending may provide some lasting benefits. Find out more here.

Want to be happier without breaking the bank? Discover why spending on becoming beats buying stuff or chasing experiences every time.

09/16/2025

How many times did you pick up your smartphone today? If you are like most people, you probably reached for it more than 200 times. Here's some advice on how to curb the reliance on your phone.

Odds are you are spending too much time on your smartphone. Here are 6 tips to help you set boundaries with it.

09/11/2025

Feeling burnt out? Your personality traits--even your most positive ones--can be leading to this. But personality isn't fixed. Here is some insight on how you can harness control and beat back burnout.

Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and high-functioning anxiety can fuel success—but also burnout. Learn how to shift traits for achievement that feels lighter and more sustainable

09/08/2025

If your school-aged child is having trouble waking up in time to make it to the bus in the morning, you aren't alone! The transition to a school schedule can be rough. But making sure you and your kids prioritize a healthy sleep schedule can help alleviate a lot morning struggles. Here are some tips.

A few easy steps to get a child's sleep back on track by the time school starts.

07/16/2025

Research shows that individuals who have high levels of trust tend to have higher levels of well-being. Who or what do you trust? How does that help your feelings of well-being?

Higher levels of trust in others and institutions are linked to greater happiness and life satisfaction across all ages, according to a global study of over 2.5 million people published by the American Psychological Association.

07/08/2025

More than half of workers are concerned about how AI will influence their job in the future. Does the rise in artificial intelligence have you stressed? You are not alone!

U.S. employees are worried about AI, with low- and middle-income workers more concerned than upper-income workers

07/01/2025

What does it mean to be cool? (And no, we aren't talking about beating this summer heat.) Some new research shows that the same personality traits are deemed cool no matter where you are. And "cool" people have remarkably similar personalities. Learn more here.

People in at least a dozen countries agree about what it means to be cool, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

06/05/2025

Being an elite soccer player means more than just being physically fit. New research shows that top players have similar personality characteristics that help them succeed.

Soccer is arguably the most widely followed sport worldwide, and many dream of becoming soccer players. However, only a few manage to achieve this ...

06/01/2025

A little motivation for students heading into the last weeks of the school year. New research shows that work turned in late is perceived more negatively than work turned in on time. End the school year strong with those upcoming deadlines!

05/15/2025

Want to catch up on some mental health related reading? Take this free opportunity to download your next read in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mental Health Matters offers free mental health rep books.